Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the official UFC rankings due to a lack of fights. His last bout was against Ian Machado Garry in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Since then, Covington has not competed in the UFC. Instead, he has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has made an appearance in the RAF promotion. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity. No timeline for Covington's return has been announced.